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Reddit by lacpoer Jul 18th

Is it realistic to try to become an actor in the Midwest?

I’ve always loved acting so much, and I’m in a lot of theatre at my school, and basically I just practice how I would play certain parts constantly during my free time. I’ve gotten to the point where I can confidently say that I’m a pretty good actor. I’m...

Reddit by laadefreakinda Jul 18th

Taping Services in Seattle?

Hey Seattle actors! I'm from Atlanta but visiting Seattle for a week. Just received an audition and was curious if you guys had any taping services around here. Thank you for any suggestions you have!

Reddit by JustFoeQuestions Jul 17th

Agency Recommendations

Hello everyone! I am an actor of about 5 years now. I have training, a reel, professional headshots, resume, etc... and now I’m looking to branch out into the bigger east coast markets. Currently I have an agent in Pittsburgh, but now I’m looking to expand...

Reddit by thinkmad8 Jul 17th

SAG rates for a spec commercial

Hey all, Apologies if this is the wrong subreddit - I just know some SAG folks are around. If I (director) produce a spec commercial for my reel - and I want to use SAG actors, how do I sort out what their rate is? Or maybe - what defines a commercial? That...

Reddit by layonthebeech Jul 17th

Who do you follow on twitter?

Trying to branch out my network a bit. Looking for creatives, voice actors, anyone! You can follow me @layonthebeech and i'll be sure to follow you back.

Reddit by caroline11797 Jul 17th

acting with social anxiety- I NEED ADVICE

I am 14 and have horrible anxiety around other people. It's not just stage fright, I hate when the attention is on me at any time, i hate acting games that are supposed to be fun. The problem is I'm so passionate for acting. I have a few years' experience...

Reddit by contact2loop Jul 17th

Voice Auditions - Shooting in the Dark With An Actor's Intuition

Reddit by CaliforniaStoked Jul 17th

Do You Submit Yourself To Lazy Casting Calls?

I just want to preface this question but saying that I believe that in most cases, that any acting opportunities are great opportunities. Any bit of practice you can get under your belt is essential. ​ On that note tho, do you submit yourself to lazy...

Reddit by Xizez Jul 17th

I found an ad for background actors and was just wondering if this is even legit...

Reddit by _mantha Jul 17th

Supporting SO in Acting Pursuit

Hey guys, Maybe this isn't the right place to post this, but I'd like some insight. My SO is an aspiring actor and I'm getting to experience second hand the frustration and hardships that this industry can bring upon someone. As someone who is committed to...

Reddit by creativevariant Jul 17th

Strange phenomenon while shooting...

So, the other day I was taking part in the 48 hr film festival as an actor. The director, for one reason or another, kept having me jump to different accents during the course of the short film. When I say different accents over the course of shooting, I mean...

Reddit by iholdthek3y Jul 17th

Auditioning for a Scare Actor?

Hi /r/acting! So I recently heard about a Scare Actor opportunity for a park in my city. The audition will take around 30 minutes and is a group audition. I'm planning to talk to my drama teacher sometime these following days, as he is currently teaching...

Reddit by yungmista Jul 17th

Do film/movie actors work on weekends too?

I’m curious, do they film on weekends too or are those days “relax” days?

Reddit by Lukiniobro Jul 17th

Can a UK actor tell me how spotlight works?

Any help would be awesome. I have headshots and reel, is this enough to get on it?

Reddit by Faerie_Cat Jul 17th

Actors - Casting Tools ( Anyone use this, and what are you thoughts on it? The site takes no commission and doesn't charge VO's signing up. However, they have something called a 'Global Rating System' where clients rate how well your audition is and how w

Reddit by HalleckG65 Jul 17th

I don’t think voice acting is for me...

I’ve been interested in, and working at, voice acting for a while now. I’ve followed guides, practiced, even got a few (non paid) gigs. I’ve told myself for a long time that this is what I wanted to do. But I’m not sure anymore. My heart just isn’t in it...

Reddit by treelablonck Jul 17th

Looking to see if this type of acting has a coined title...

I have been conceptualizing/writing for a film that mixes fully staged scenes with characters but also incorporates scenes in which said characters interact with the general public (who are not aware that the character is acting) , somewhat in the vain of...

Reddit by StrobeRogers Jul 17th

I think I'm secretly a musical theatre actor

Hello all, I've been desperate to be taken seriously as long as I can remember. However, I started voice lessons. Initially, I thought.."well, this would be good enough to be more well rounded." I randomly signed up for a MT audition.. And now I'm excited...

Reddit by tryingtobebetter1225 Jul 17th

What's your 5 year plan as an actor?

I'm not asking you to give up every strategy you have but whats a rough draft of a 5 year plan as an actor. So hard to strategize with this career.

Reddit by grey__husky Jul 16th

To doctor or not to doctor: a painful decision, opinions appreciated

Hey guys. I'm a 20y/o female living near Sydney in Australia. I'm two years into a medical degree, but have taken this year off to travel and explore a bit before the more intense clinical years. And now I'm heartwrenchingly torn as to which path to take -...